Each year I make my kids new napkins for their lunchboxes. In addition to being more eco-friendly, I have to admit that I love to make cute patterned napkins to add something special to their lunch away from home. This is an incredibly simple project and a great one for beginning sewers.
I’m loving all the pixel designs that have been everywhere lately, so decided to try a pixel project with my daughter. It’s a great way to learn about color mixing, have a messy fun time and make something really cool all at once.
Have a “stereophile” dad at home? How about this diy Father’s Day gift that you can help the kids make?
April showers bring May flowers — flower hair clips in this case. This is a quick low-sew project that you can make for your favorite little girl. With just some scrap fabric and a hair clip, you can make a simple, stylish accessory that any girl would adore.
To celebrate Earth Day, the best thing you could do is nothing. Make no waste! But, if that’s not practical, how about a recycled paper craft that you can do with the kiddos? But really, you could just cut back on the other things too.
There’s nothing that reminds me of Spring more than daffodils, but sadly ours have already come and gone early this year. With the first day of Spring coming up I thought we’d make some simple paper daffodils to brighten the house. I think this would…
After explaining to my children what Presidents’ Day is all about and looking at presidents on our coins, we decided to try a shrinky dink project to make our own currency!
Here’s a free Valentine’s printable card that your child can assemble on his or her own. It makes a great alternative to a candy-based valentine!
Here are some easy photo cards that you can print out, or if you have some basic Photoshop skills you can customize the card and e-mail it to your friends. It’s all made by us for you for free.
The holidays are upon us! Don’t go out in the cold to shop for holiday wrap, stay at home and print out these gift tags, small enclosure cards and wine bottle hangers. Simply print them on card stock, cut around the dotted lines and go! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or any other holiday, these cards will look beautiful adorning your packages.
Let the kids make something special for the table this Thanksgiving with these elegant and easy leaf-printed linens. This no-mess project can be done by kids (or adults) of any age.
Simple is better, so if you’re looking for a handmade idea for Halloween, try converting a t-shirt into a cute bat costume in a few quick steps.
Did you know that Mother-in-law Day is this Sunday, October 24? Yep, she gets a day too. And, we’ve created a few free printable cards that you can send her.
September 22 is the first official day of Fall, so welcome the season with the warm flavors of apple and cinnamon. These apple muffins are mostly healthy and make a great breakfast to start the day, or you can wrap them in the muffin wrappers for a school celebration or brunch.
Summer’s not over yet and if you’re still itching for activities to keep the kids busy, we have everything you need right here to open the coolest Lemonade Stand on the block.
With summer in full swing, it’s time for the kids to get busy with summer reading. We’ve got some great resources and a fun printable for your child to keep track of her reading accomplishments.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with this simple bunting made with starfruit prints. This sweet tropical fruit can simply be cut in half and used for printing, making a quick and easy kids’ project. Then the kids can eat the other half! We made our…
Summer isn’t officially here for another month, but with Memorial Day comes our end of school and the beginning of long, sunny days filled with picnics, vacations, swimming and entertaining. Here’s an easy paper decoration that the kids can make for your next cook-out, baby shower, or cocktail party.
Earth Day is April 22, so celebrate by growing some paper. Made from recycled materials, this homemade paper has added seeds so that it can be planted.
Welcome spring by making this simple bird’s nest with your kids using recycled paper bags. Or, try colored pastel paper for an Easter decoration.
